1000 Needles
- February 11, 2022
- LTZinc
Get on Steam"1000 Needles" is a 2D platformer featuring a porcupine protagonist on a mission to repair a water tower. With challenging, dynamic gameplay, you must collect items and avoid obstacles, all while having only one life to complete each level. The game offers a soothing soundtrack and is suitable for all ages. Successful level completion contributes to the tower's restoration and unlocks new levels.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features uncomplicated gameplay and a relaxing soundtrack, making it suitable for casual play.
- Some players find it enjoyable for short sessions, describing it as a fun 20-minute game.
- It offers a simple platforming experience that can be satisfying once mastered.
- The game suffers from almost impossible jumps and poor hitboxes, making it frustrating to play.
- It is criticized for being an asset flip with a lack of depth and originality, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab.
- Many reviews highlight the presence of fake positive reviews, undermining the game's credibility.
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of ltzinc is heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with the game being described as an asset flip using a low-quality template. It was released alongside other similar titles in cheap bundles, and there are concerns about fake reviews and misleading marketing tactics aimed at exploiting players.
“The developer, ltzinc, took a template from the godawful Construct 2 game construction kit, slapped a couple of asset-flipped sprites on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
“To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles on launch day.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and a relaxing atmosphere, featuring platforming elements where players navigate levels and collect items to repair a water tower. However, some users have noted issues with hitboxes and controls, detracting from the overall experience.
“A simple and excellent platformer with relaxing gameplay, in which we have to pass a variety of levels, jumping on surfaces and collecting unusual items that will help us repair the water tower.”
“The game will please us with uncomplicated gameplay and a relaxing soundtrack.”
“Simple mechanics, but the hitboxes and controls are horrid.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it surprisingly poor for a platformer, while others appreciate the uncomplicated gameplay paired with a relaxing soundtrack.
“The game features uncomplicated gameplay and a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
“The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, creating an immersive experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the gameplay, making each moment feel unique and engaging.”
“One of the worst platformers I've played, with surprisingly poor music.”
